Dreer's autumn catalogue 1916 (1916) Dreer's autumn catalogue 1916 dreersautumncata1916henr Year: 1916 22 lllUlitHI^DRKR-WIADaPHIA^^BULBSFORPlLbfl^TING^ DOUBLE NARCISSUS OR DAFFODILS No collection of Narcissus is complete without the double flowering sorts. While not as ^ attractive as many of the single varieties, and lacking variety of coloring they possess a charm peculiarly their own. All are perfectly hardy, and are much in demand for cutting. Van Sion (Telemonius Plenus). The famous Old Dutch Daffodil; flowers golden yellow. This variety is used in enormous quantities for forcing; also
Dreer's autumn catalogue 1916 (1916) Dreer's autumn catalogue 1916 dreersautumncata1916henr Year: 1916 22 lllUlitHI^DRKR-WIADaPHIA^^BULBSFORPlLbfl^TING^ DOUBLE NARCISSUS OR DAFFODILS No collection of Narcissus is complete without the double flowering sorts. While not as ^ attractive as many of the single varieties, and lacking variety of coloring they possess a charm peculiarly their own. All are perfectly hardy, and are much in demand for cutting. Van Sion (Telemonius Plenus). The famous Old Dutch Daffodil; flowers golden yellow. This variety is used in enormous quantities for forcing; also excellent for bedding in conjunction with Hya- cinths, flowering at the same time and forming a beautiful contrast when used with a blue variety. Extra Selected Double-nosed Bulbs. Each bulb will pro- duce at least two flowers, and frequently three or more. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. Selected Single-nosed Bulbs. Each bulb will produce at least one fine flower, and often two. 35 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. Incomparable (Butter and Eggs). Orange and yellow; of large size and good shape. 30 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. Orange Phoenix (Eggs and Bacon). Light citron ' X with orange centre; a beautiful artistic blossom, and eas- ily forced. 35 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. Double Narcissus Upper flower Sulphur Phoenix Lower flower Orange Phoenix Sulphur or Silver Phoenix (Codlins and Cream). Creamy white with pale sulphur centre. Considered the finest of the double sorts. 35 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. Alba Plena Odorata (Double Poet's Narcissus or Gar- denia Daffodil), Double pure white; very sweet-scented. This beautiful variety cannot be forced. It succeeds best planted on rather heavy soil, in partial shade, and where it will not suffer for lack of moisture.' 25 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. Collections of Double Daffodils. 6 each of the 5 varieties, 3
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